Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,550 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $73,410
Employed locally 350
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $50,030
    50th (median)
    $55,550
    75th
    $72,410
    90th
    $73,410

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in South Central Wisconsin is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in South Central Wisconsin is 14.4% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,030.